USA Today September 11, 2026 • 18:34

10,000 steps a day may not be the key to a longer life, study finds - health.yahoo.com

By Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY

10,000 steps a day may not be the key to a longer life, study finds - health.yahoo.com

A new study suggests this walking habit may lower the risk of an early death, even for people who don't reach 10,000 steps a day.

Walking 10,000 steps daily has become a benchmark for many trying to maintain their physical fitness; however, a new study found that an individual's pace may be tied to more meaningful health benefi… [+3628 chars]

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